Danielle Shirey from the University of Illinois finished in 2nd place in the 2020 ICoMST and RMC Undergraduate Research Competition in the Processing/Technology/Food Safety and Preservation Undergraduate Section in August 2020.
Grilling is a commonly accepted cooking method used in meat quality research due to its short cooking time and affordability. However, grilling presents a number of challenges to ensure accurate and precise end-point temperatures, even when executed well. When monitoring internal temperature, the end-point temperature is dependent on correct thermometer placement.
